Commemoration of the living

Remember, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, Thine eternal mercies and compassion, for whose sake Thou didst become man and willingly endured crucifixion and death for the salvation of those who rightly believe in Thee. Thou didst rise from the dead and ascend into Heaven and sittest at the right hand of God the Father, looking down on the humble petitions of those who call upon Thee with their whole heart. Bow down Thine ear and hear the prayer which I, Thy useless servant, offer Thee for all Thy people as a spiritual fragrance.

First of all, remember Thy Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church which Thou didst obtain through Thy precious Blood. Establish, strengthen, broaden, and multiply her. Give her peace and keep her eternally unassailable by the gates of hell. Calm the quarrels of the churches, put out the arrogance of the heathen, and swiftly destroy and uproot the rebellions of heresies, turning them into nothing through the power of Thy Holy Spirit.

Save, Lord, and have mercy on the most Holy Orthodox Patriarchs, on our hierarchs and bishops; on priests, deacons, and all the clergy whom Thou hast installed to tend Thy reason-endowed flock. Through their prayers, save me also, a sinner, and have mercy on me.

Save, Lord, and have mercy on all civil authorities and armed forces. Surround them with peace, and speak peace and goodness into their hearts for Thy Holy Church and all Thy people. In their calm may we live a calm and silent life in the True Faith and in all piety and purity.

Save, Lord, and have mercy on my parents, my spouse, my children, my brothers and sisters, and all my relatives, my godparents, those who are close to my family, and my friends. Grant them Thy worldly and heavenly good things.

Save, Lord, and have mercy on the old and the young, the poor, the orphans and widows, and on those who are in sickness and in sadness, in misfortunes and in sorrow, in war and in captivity, in prison and in exile, especially those who, being Thy servants, are persecuted for the Orthodox Faith. Remember, visit, strengthen, and comfort them, giving them early release, freedom, and deliverance by Thy might.